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Oral candidiasis: prevention, detection and treatment
There are a large number of micro-organisms that live in our bodies on a regular basis which are generally harmless. However, depending on the conditions they find in the place where they are housed, they can become pathological, producing infections that affect our oral and/or general health. Oral candidiasis is a common fungal infection, mainly…
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Xerostomia: more than just a dry mouth
We have all experienced the unpleasant sensation of having a dry mouth, called xerostomia, which is caused by a decrease in saliva production. The general symptoms of this disorder are, dry lips and mucosal dryness, and can sometimes cause atrophy and hypersensitivity, including other symptoms such as the formation of fissures on the tongue or…
